'Bleach' Backlist on the Move
September 24, 2006
This week's BookScan list displays the effect of the debut of the Bleach anime on the Cartoon Network.
'9/11 Report' in Second
August 31, 2006
Naruto Vol. 11 sold more copies in a seven-day period than any other graphic novel in 2006.
Zeus Comics Wins 'Spirit of Retailing'
July 24, 2006
Alan Moore won three Eisners and helped DC Comics dominate the awards with a total of 12.
'V for Vendetta' Top Q1 Performer
May 18, 2006
In the Retailers Guide to Graphic Novels #8 ICv2 raised its estimate of graphic novel sales for 2005.
Death Note Vol. 5 is #2
May 14, 2006
Viz Media's Full Metal Alchemist Vol. 7 topped the BookScan chart of graphic novel sales in bookstores for the week ending May 7.
Nine Naruto in Top 14
April 30, 2006
Tokyopop's Fruits Basket Vol. 13 remained in the top spot on the BookScan list for the third straight week.
'Our Survival Depends on It!'
April 19, 2006
Lee Hester of Lee's Comics in San Mateo, California sent us this comment on his recent experience at a local high school book fair, which contains some valuable lessons for retailers looking at ways to build their businesses.
Heads Graphic Novel List
March 29, 2006
Alan Moore and Dave Lloyd's V for Vendetta graphic novel topped the BookScan list for the week ending March 19th.
Who Will Distribute DC to Bookstores?
February 6, 2006
The French conglomerate (primarily media and defense) Lagardere has purchased the Time Warner Book Group for $537.5 million.
While Naruto Dominates the Top Ten
February 2, 2006
The fifth volume in Viz's Full Metal Alchemist manga series has sprinted off to a big lead in year-to-date bookstore sales.
